Hannah Curtin, a member of Dartmouth Women’s Soccer, shares her journey as a student-athlete, starting with where she’s from, the position she plays, and how she ultimately found her way to Dartmouth. She reflects on the tough days in high school, balancing academics, training, and travel, and the mindset that helped her manage it all. Academics played a critical role in her recruiting journey, and she discusses how being strong in the classroom opened doors that others may not have had access to. Managing mental fatigue is a real challenge, and Hannah offers a strategy that’s helped her avoid burnout while excelling in both school and sport. For young athletes facing the pressure to choose between excelling academically or athletically, Hannah offers a powerful perspective on why it doesn’t have to be one or the other.